Preventive Health Tests You Can Take At Home
May 8th
Preventative health tests offer people the opportunity to learn about any potential diseases or serious health issues before the problem gets out of hand. Unfortunately, many people are either too busy to take these tests, embarrassed to ask their doctor about them or may even be worried about the outcome. Read the rest of this entry »
How Harassment Affects Your Mental Health
Apr 8th
Harassment is a multi-faceted issue. When you are being harassed by another person, there are actual physical and mental issues that accompany the problem. It is more than just the actual issue of being harassed, it is a violation of your well-being. Some may say that this is a little over-dramatic. They may say that, once the harassment stops, the problem is gone. They may even say that reacting to the harassment in the first place is silly because there are laws protecting you against harassment and you should just have these laws enforced. These people have never been truly harassed. Read the rest of this entry »
Top Reasons Mammograms are Important to Your Health
Nov 15th
Breast cancer is a frightening prospect for most women. One of the best weapons in the fight against cancer is a mammogram. Mammograms are important for a variety of reasons, among them: Read the rest of this entry »
Top 10 Medical Tests Every Woman Should Have by 40
Jul 4th
Most women begin receiving annual Pap smears right around their eighteenth birthday and continue on for the rest of their lives. If you’re a woman, are you aware of the nine other tests that you should have by the time you hit 40? In case you thought your annual trip to the gynecologist was sufficient, we’ve compiled a list of the top ten medical tests that every woman should have before their fortieth birthday. Make a list of these tests and check them off as you get them done. Read the rest of this entry »
How to deal with excessive blushing and acne when it persists after the end of your teenage years?
Dec 6th
When a teenager has spots it’s an utterly unpleasant situation for them but it is even more frustrating when spots refuse to disappear after you’ve outgrown the typical age of their occurrence. Often it is combined with frequent blushing or permanent redness of the face. There is an abundance of dermatological creams promising fast ways to improve customer satisfaction and solve these problems, but unfortunately are not quick fixes and dermatologists consider them a means of preventing the problem from getting worse. Read the rest of this entry »
Pop, Lock, and Drop the Pounds!
Sep 9th
Through our busy lives, we often forget to find the time to keep our bodies fit and trim. Often through the years a little extra weight piles on and our muscles and joints are not as exercised and strong as we would like them to be. We make a resolution every year to drop the extra weight, eat healthier, and every year we break that resolution. Read the rest of this entry »
Shedding the Winter Weight
Mar 29th
It happens every winter. I cozy up to the fire with a big mug of steaming hot chocolate with fresh whipped cream and a nice big plate of fresh-from-the-oven chocolate chip cookies, and I enjoy the splendor of relaxation.
Living in the northeast, the winters are harsh and I just can’t seem to motivate myself to exercise when it’s in the single digits. The couch calls my name and I simply cannot seem to resist, and I find myself giving into the temptation to ditch my exercise regime and just lounge. Read the rest of this entry »
Do You Actually Know Why You Want to Lose Weight?
Mar 15th
There are a lot of weight loss programs and diets available in the market, but not all people who undergo these programs were able to lose weight. Even in terms of dieting, not all people who follow strict weight loss diet achieve their target numbers on the scale. It is not because these diets and programs are hoax or ineffective; it is because these people who try to lose weight are not motivated enough to achieve their goals. A lot of them would tend to backslide every now and then; hence they do not get the desired result and blame it on the weight loss program or diet. Read the rest of this entry »
The Career Woman’s Guide to a Sexy and Healthy Body
Jan 24th
The woman today is very different from the woman of twenty years ago. Women in the past lived a very simple (though not necessarily easy) life. They took care of the kids, pleased their husband and ensured that the house was well- managed. This life was very different from how women live today. While they still have to manage the house, the poor economy has also forced women to work outside the home. This makes the modern woman so busy that they rarely have time to take care of themselves. While this may indeed be a reason, it’s not an excuse. Even when you’re too busy juggling things at home and in the office, the tips below will help you pave your way to a healthier and sexier body. Read the rest of this entry »
Lying Labels: 4 “Healthy” Food Items that Aren’t
Jan 6th
A preoccupation with healthy diets, especially among women, has lead many food companies to label their products as healthy. They use many variations on their labels, like “helps control weight”, “all-natural”, “heart-healthy”, “low-fat”, or “no sugar added”, ostensibly leading the consumer to believe that what they are purchasing has solid nutritional value that won’t add to their waist lines. However, many of these labels are a little off-the-mark at best and downright deceptive at worst. Here are a few food or beverage items that any self-respecting health nut should avoid. Read the rest of this entry »
